Oil Spill Response Offshore, In-Situ Burn Operations Manual
Abstract
In-situ burning (ISB) of oil in the marine environment is a viable alternative response technology, but it has been seldom used during actual responses due to lack of resources, incomplete plans, and health and safety concems. The USCG recognized the need to develop an ISB operations manual to facilitate the effective use of ISB by spill response managers. The intent of the manual is to assist field personnel in managing, conducting, and monitoring successful ISB and to communicate the risks and benefits of this response method. Development of the manual was based on proven technologies, approaches, and lessons learned from several recent field exercises conducted by the USCG, and years of field experience and testing. The manual makes extensive use of graphics, nornographs, photos, decision trees, checklists, matrices, and to-the-point advice. The manual includes a summary Decision Guide for quick reference of key steps in making a "go/no-go" decision, and in assessing the information, equipment, and personnel requirements. Detailed descriptions of the feasibility of ISB for a given situation, the equipment involved in a successful burn, safety and risk factors including mitigating measures, and operational procedures are provided to support decision-making and operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA418267
Entities
People
- Donald Jensen
- Elizabeth Anderson
- Ian Buist
- Steven Potter
- Thomas Coe
Organizations
- United States Coast Guard Research & Development Center